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Mountains, valleys: Pathway to Illinois’ Sunday victory over Marquette
Climbing, falling, succeeding. These were the three phases Illinois (5-3) went through on its way to defeating Marquette (3-4) in a back-and-forth battle at Huff Hall on Sunday afternoon. The game ended in a 3-2 victory for the orange and blue. Coming off a clear defeat just two…
Sunday Scaries: Illini finish 4th in Sahalee Players Championship
Illinois took its talents to Washington this weekend to compete in the Sahalee Players Championship. A fantastic performance Saturday combined with a mediocre showing on Sunday led the Illini to a fourth-place finish. The team finished the weekend 27 over par after a 16 over par…
Review | Oasis reunites on ‘Don’t Look Back in Anger,’ overlooks the band’s legacy
The documentary, “Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger,” attempts to capture the reconciliation of brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher of Oasis, who saw their band launch one of the most successful comeback tours of the 21st century. The documentary, released Sept. 9, was grand in its…
Obituary: Kaiden McCubbins
Kaiden Phoenix McCubbins, 22 of Thomasboro, passed away at 5:28 a.m. Sunday, September 6, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Friday, September 18, 2026, at First Lutheran Church, 301 S. College Street, Paxton with Rev. Scott…
Penalty kicks pave Michigan’s path past Illinois
The air at Demirjian Park carried the heavy, humid heat of a mid-September afternoon as 479 fans filed into the stands. On paper, Illinois entered Sunday’s Big Ten clash with clear momentum, holding a 3-0-4 record while sitting tied for No. 9 in the conference standings. Michigan…
The week in news: UI TPUSA chapter remembers Charlie Kirk; Dylan Blaha faces federal recognition withdrawal
On campus: UI TPUSA chapter remembers Charlie Kirk The University’s chapter of Turning Point USA hosted a vigil Thursday for the anniversary of the death of late TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk. Roughly 40 people attended the event, which began with viewing a two-hour nationally…
A&E rewind: This week’s buzz
Performing arts: ‘Come From Away’ honors the memory of 9/11 The Station Theatre is performing its rendition of “Come From Away” from Sept. 10-27. The musical takes place in Gander, Newfoundland, a small town that accepted over 7,000 rerouted passengers after the 9/11 attacks.…
Column | Notebook from Illinois tough loss against Duke
Senior wide receiver Collin Dixon’s big day wasn’t enough to lift Illinois (1-1) over Duke (2-0) on Saturday. A shaky defense gave the Blue Devils plenty of runway in their 31-27 win over the Illini. Here are some notes from the tough loss. Devils’ Day While Blue Devils’…
The K-Tels’ retro set takes over Rose Bowl
On Saturday night, people made their way to the Rose Bowl Tavern to indulge in music from the heart of Champaign-Urbana. The local band, The K-Tels, took the stage at 8 p.m. to deliver a performance of vintage music to the community. The three-piece ensemble has performed around…
Bouncing back quick: The unfinished story of Illinois vs. Marquette
The Illini (4-3) lost to the Marquette Golden Eagles (3-3) in an away contest Friday afternoon despite a strong return from sophomore middle blocker Gabriella Pitcel, who notched her first collegiate kill and 4 blocks after only playing in three games her freshman season. Despite…
Illinois relies on experience as Michigan comes to town
Illinois (3-0-4) will host Michigan (2-1-3) at Demirjian Park on Sunday for its second Big Ten match of the season. The Illini opened conference play with a 0-0 draw against the Badgers on Thursday, while Michigan dropped its opener to Northwestern 1-0. The Wolverines are…
‘I don’t think we played a great game’: Illini fall short against Blue Devils
It was a hot and sunny day in Champaign as the Illini (1-1) fell victim to the reigning ACC Champions, the Duke Blue Devils (2-0), 31-27. Early on, Illinois looked more cohesive and adapted on the spot to limit Duke. However, this all unraveled after halftime. Unlike last week’s…